American University of Sharjah Jobs – SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Job Description:

The Senior Accountant-General Ledger performs the day-to-day activities in the Accounting and Reporting function of the Finance Department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with balance sheet preparation and monthly account reconciliations.
• File and maintain all journal entries for internal and audit purposes.
• Perform account analysis to ensure that journal entries and balances are correct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
• Assist with monitoring the investments of the university.
• Implementing controls to ensure that GL accounts are reconciled.
• Enter financial data such as accruals, deferrals, reclassifications and interdepartmental entries into the ledger on a monthly basis, as well as preparing reports.
• Assist with financial audits.
• Perform audits on financial data to assure its accuracy and truthfulness.
• Keep abreast of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting.
• Maintain and update fixed assets register.
• Prepare monthly journal entries.
• Reconcile accounts with the general ledger.
• Assist in the preparation of UAE VAT filing.
• Assist in automating processes and procedures.
• Ensure that financial information complies with professional and regulatory standards (IAS /IFRS).
• Expense allocations and revenue.
• Prepare financial analysis reports.
• Gather supporting documentation and performing recordkeeping.

Qualification & Experience:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA/ACA/CMA).
• Knowledge and understanding of UAE VAT requirements.
• Six years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting.
• ERP systems experience.
• IFRS experience.
• G/L accounts reconciliation.
• Four years of relevant experience.

Job Details:

Company: American University of Sharjah

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Sharjah, UAE

Application Deadline: N/A

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